Irate Philly driver whips out crossbow
An angry driver in Philadelphia whipped out a crossbow and pointed it at another motorist, police in that city say. You can read the story on the NBC affiliate’s website. The man didn’t fire the...
View ArticleBad drivers die younger, not just in cars
Got a lot of traffic tickets on your record? Well, it’s been nice knowing you. A new study says that people with good driving records live longer than their errant counterparts. And, no, they are not...
View ArticlePaparazzo killed taking pics of Justin Bieber’s car
An amateur photographer hoping to make a bundle by snapping photographs of Justin Bieber’s Ferrari was struck and killed Tuesday on a California highway. And it turns out the pop star wasn’t even in...
View ArticleCuomo says speeding, aggressive drivers to be targeted
The “Speed Week” campaign, an enforcement effort by state troopers aimed at drivers who speed or drive aggressively, was announced Wednesay by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The campaign runs from April 17...
View ArticleTeen’s ‘Me Driving Like an Idiot’ video leads to arrest
A Florida teenager posted a video on youtube of himself recklessly driving and rear-ending a car. He titled it “Me Driving Like an Idiot.” Now Robert Kelley faces charges for reckless driving....
View ArticlePoll: Should cameras record drivers passing school buses?
School transportation officials called Tuesday for districts to be allowed to place cameras on school buses that would record when drivers pass them as they stop to pick up or drop off children. The...
View ArticleRally to call for tougher penalties for reckless drivers who kill
Motorcyclists will rally Saturday to call for legislation making it a felony to kill “vulnerable users” of the road while commiting a moving violation. A group of motorcycle enthusiasts is behind the...
View ArticleState troopers are out in force during the holidays
Q: Am I imagining things, or have there been a lot more troopers on the road? It feels like every mile you drive, there’s a car tucked away doing radar. Sometimes, there are two of them facing in...
View ArticleDrivers, stop for a stopped school bus
Q: That video where a little girl is almost hit by a car passing her school bus is terrifying. What’s it going to take for people to stop when they see those flashing lights? Is there anything more law...
View ArticleNew York’s STOP-DWI program is making progress
Q: I’m curious if state and local police have more troopers on the road around Thanksgiving? I know that the night before the holiday is a big one for young people who like to go out. Do police step up...
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